DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1919, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

KORITO. Several land deals have been put through here lately, Messrs C. E. Weston, H. H. Olsen, and V. Kearney having sold their farms. Mr. Kearney, I hear, is seeking fresh fields. The county's crushing plant has paid us a visit, and our roads are now in good order for the winter. Fore-man Keast and the crusher stall are to be complimented upon the good work done L.-cpl. Harry Molloy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mollov, arrived home on Tuesday looking very fit. L.-cpl-Molloy left with one of the early reinforcements, and, after three and a half rears on active service, will be able to celebrate his twenty-first birthday at home. The poll for the Harbor Board's loan takes place on Wednesday, and it is up to all ratepayers to turn out and help carry the proposal. ALBERT ROAD. The school children's annual picnic was held in the school grounds on Tuesday last, 22nd inst. Beautiful weather prevailed, and there was a good attendance of parents and friends. The ladies' committee made excellent arrangements for the tea, which was held in the school, and full justice was done to the many good things provided. A social was held in the evening as a welcome home to IRfmn. Alexander Hall, who had just returned from the front, and is looking well. He was presented with an address of welcome, and '■For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was sung by all present. Mr. J. P. O'Brien was M.C., and kept things going with a swing. Land buyers are with as as well as other districts, and a number of fnrmi have changed hands at good prices. Yi hat. will they be when wo have caseine and sugar of milk? Mr. S. Williams, who has sold his farm, was given a farewell on Tuesday evening, and was presented with a pipe and tobacco pouch and Mrs. Williams with a biscuit barrel. Mr. W. G. Shoemark, who presided, spoke of the many good qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who had always been ready and willing to do their bit. After Mr. Williams had suitably replied. "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" was again sung. Mrs. Moverley, of New Plymouth, presided at the piano, and played for the dances, her playing being a treat to listen to, as was her song. "All in the Hush of Twilisht." A word of praise is also due to Miss Flora. Adams for her Highland dances. The following are the newlv elected School Committee: W. G. Slioemark (chairman), R. Pierce. A- Jordan, J. Adams.